Beyond London
King’s College Chapel, Cambridge
Fan vaulting and choir
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Image courtesy of © Dmitry Tonkonog · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout King’s College Chapel, Cambridge
King’s College Chapel, begun by Henry VI in 1446 and completed under Henry VIII, is famous for its soaring fan-vaulted ceiling, and its stained-glass windows survive from the 16th century. Rubens’s Adoration of the Magi hangs behind the altar. The college choir sings Evensong during term, and its Christmas Eve service is broadcast around the world. Check visiting times on the website.
Why it's on our list
- Fan-vaulted ceiling
- Rubens altarpiece
- Choral Evensong
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with King’s College Chapel, Cambridge before you go.